[Overkill0084]

Originally Posted by notdku

Any suggestions on a scope for my Remington 700. It's a 30-06.

Looking for something less than $500 for target shooting.

What sort of discipline? Are you speaking of sanctioned matches of a specific type?
The best way I've seen to find what works: attend/observe a match of the type your interested in, and see what is working best for the the experienced participants.
It's been a number of years, but when I shot silhouette, the dominant brand was Leupold. AFAIK, they still make some fine scopes. Not having shopped for a rifle scope in a number of years, I have no idea about current pricing.
Edit...
Dang it, caught by another zombie thread.

[kclougherty]

I have used a number of scopes on a couple of Rem 700's - 700 SPS 30-06 and 700 XCR tactical long range. I have upgraded both guns to Leupold. VX-R 3-9x40 for the 700 SPS for hunting and VX-III 3.5-10x40 for the 308 700 TLR for long range target shooting (tactical - reach out and touch someone). Would never go back to the lower end glass. The VX-R around $450 and VX-III around $700

[jamesb]

I agree. I understand budget. But you should buy a scope that is high quality and will last. This way, even if you change rifles you will always have a high quality scope that will get the job done. This is what I did. I went with a SSFA 5-20x50 FFP Illuminated and couldn't be happier. Scope cost as much as the rifle.

Also, don't forget a good base and rings. Crappy rings arn't going to help you weather or not your scope is good.

Don't forget the right tools for the job no matter what you go with. Screws should be torqued correctly, and on "cheaper" rings they should be lapped.

[Nighthawk63]

squirrels, ground hogs, prairie dogs, bull frogs, or any other small varmint would be a smear spot from being hit by a 308 or 338. I prefer larger game that after I shoot it can be eaten without trying to search for little pieces all around.

[Nighthawk63]

I was just being silly but seriously I think a person should use whatever they are comfortable with for long range shooting and depending on what they are wanting to hit accurately. For instance I prefer a Osprey 10-40x50 for long range accuracy. Everyone who shoots long range usually uses whatever they are most comfortable with.

[Model70]

I'm just gonna say it. It's been 3 years guys. If he ain't gotta scope on er by now, he ain't gonna. This one is dead as dead.